Breznička, Stropkov District
Breznička | |
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  Breznička Location of Breznička in the Prešov Region  Breznička Location of Breznička in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°13′N 21°42′E / 49.22°N 21.70°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Stropkov District |
| First mentioned | 1430 |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.83 km2 (2.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 235 m (771 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 131 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 910 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 54[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SP |
| Website | www |
Breznička (Rusyn: Бережничка; Hungarian: Kisberezsnye) is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1430.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 235 metres (771 ft)[3] and covers an area of 5.83 km2 (2.25 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 133 | 127 | 122 | 131 |
| Difference | −4.51% | −3.93% | +7.37% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 131 | 131 |
| Difference | +0% |
It has a population of 131 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 115 | 90.55% |
| Rusyn | 44 | 34.64% |
| Romani | 3 | 2.36% |
| Total | 127 |
In year 2021 was 127 people by ethnicity 115 as Slovak, 44 as Rusyn, 3 as Romani and 1 as Not found out.
Note on population: The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because they have permanent residence there (they lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 107 | 84.25% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 8 | 6.3% |
| None | 7 | 5.51% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 5 | 3.94% |
| Total | 127 |
In year 2021 was 127 people by religion 107 from Greek Catholic Church, 8 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 7 from None and 5 from Roman Catholic Church.
Religion
According to the 2001 census, 93.3% were Greek Catholic, 4.5% Orthodox and 2.2% Roman Catholic.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"
See also
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
External links
Media related to Breznička at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Surnames of living people in Breznicka